1996 FORD WINDSTAR lock

Roadside Emergencies
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[RE09100(ALL)10/93]
17-1/2 pica
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The jack and handle assembly
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[RE09200(ALL)01/93]7.
Turn the lug nut wrench (attached to the jack handle)
clockwise to raise the vehicle off the ground.
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[RE09300(ALL)01/93]8.
Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[RE09400(ALL)01/93]9.
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire.
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[RE09500(ALL)05/94]10.
Place the wheel lug nuts on the spare tire. Use the lug nut
wrench to screw the lug nuts snug against the wheel, but do
not tighten fully.
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[RE09600(ALL)02/95]11.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE09700(ALL)01/93]12.
Use the wheel lug wrench to tighten lug nuts in the
appropriate sequence. Re-check for complete tightness.
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[RE09800(ALL)09/93]
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Lug nut tightening sequence
[RE09900(ALL)11/93]
The lug nuts should be tightened to 83-113 ft-lb (113-153 Nm).
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[RE10100(ALL)01/93]13.
Replace the wheel cover by pressing it into place. If you
have the standard wheel covers, you must align the notch in
the wheel cover with the tire's valve stem and align the
recess in the back of the wheel cover with one of the lug
nuts. If you have the optional aluminum wheel, press the
center wheel cap into place after matching up the design of
the wheel cap to the wheel.
[RE10200(ALL)03/94]14.
Replace the jack in the storage compartment and make sure
the jack is securely fastened.
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[RE10300(ALL)01/93]15.
Store the flat tire under the vehicle just as you would store
the spare tire. Refer to the section onStowing the Spare Tire
in this chapter.
[RE10600(ALL)09/93]16.
Unblock the wheels.
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[RE10700(ALL)01/93]
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles
(800 km) of operation, after any wheel change, or any time the
lug nuts are loosened.
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[RE10720(ALL)01/93]
Stowing the spare tire
[RE10730(ALL)05/95]1.
To raise the tire to the stowed position, lay the tire on the
ground with the interior side facing up. Install the retainer
through the wheel center and slide the tire under the vehicle.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the wheel lug wrench over the hex
nut in the floor of the cargo area. Turn the wheel lug
wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its original
position underneath the vehicle.
[RE10740(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: The hex nut ratchets when the tire is raised to the
stowed position. It will not allow you to over-tighten.
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[RE10750(ALL)01/93]2.
Check for proper seating against the underbody supports
and retighten if necessary.
[RE10760(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Check the tire seating position for looseness and make
sure the tire is not too far forward to avoid axle contact.
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[RE10780(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure spare tires and jacking equipment are stowed
and secured in the proper storage location.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(ALL)05/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week
hotline with trained operators that put you in touch with the
help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your
warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (3 years or
60,000 km), whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside
Assistance coverages beyond this period, through Ford Auto
Club, contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer (not
available in Canada).
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[HS00215(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220(ALL)06/94]
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225(ALL)06/94]
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230(ALL)06/94]
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235(ALL)06/94]
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240(ALL)06/94]
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even non-warranty
related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in mud or snow,
are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing
and repossession).
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[HS00245(ALL)06/94]
How to use Roadside Assistance
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[HS00250(ALL)06/94]
Your Roadside Assistance identification card can be found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in your glove compartment. Complete
the card and place it in your wallet for quick reference.
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[HS00255(ALL)04/95]
To receive roadside assistance in the United States call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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[HS00260(ALL)04/95]
Should you need to arrange for roadside assistance yourself,
Ford Motor Company will reimburse the reasonable cost. To
obtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD
(in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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Accessories
[AC00500(ALL)12/93]
Ford Accessories for Your Windstar
[AC00600(ALL)11/93]
Many accessories for your Windstar are available through your
local authorized dealer. These accessories have been designed to
meet your needs and are custom designed to complement the
style and aerodynamics of your vehicle. Some of the available
accessories are listed below.
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[AC00700(ALL)01/93]
Safety, Comfort, and Convenience
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[AC00800(ALL)06/93]
Comfort and Convenience
[AC00900(ALL)04/95]
Engine Block Heater (Standard in Canada)
Remote Keyless Entry
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[AC01000(ALL)01/93]
Protection and Appearance Equipment
[AC01100(ALL)04/95]
Aero Running Boards
Molded Running Boards
Carpet Floor Mats
Cleaners, Waxes and Polishes
Front End Cover
Front End Mini Cover
Lubricants and Oils
Side Window Shields
Styled Wheel Protector Locks
Rear Air Deflector
Door Edge Guards
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[SV05100(ALL)03/95]
What to Check When You Stop at a Service
Station
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[SV05200(ALL)03/95]
Filling Your Fuel Tank With Fuel
[SV05750(ALL)11/93]1.
Open the fuel door (located on the driver's side of the
vehicle).
[SV05800(ALL)11/93]2.
Unscrew the fuel cap by exerting pressure on the plastic cap
and rotating the fuel cap counterclockwise.
[SV05900(ALL)11/93]3.
Turn the fuel cap 3/4 of a turn until a hissing sound is
heard. Wait until the hissing sound stops and then continue
rotating counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap.
[SV06000(ALL)11/93]4.
Follow the fuel cap removal instructions and use caution to
minimize the possibility of fuel spraying when you unscrew
the cap.
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[SV06050(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the
cap.
[SV06060(ALL)04/95]
RWARNING
Turn the fuel cap 3/4 of a turn to relieve any pressure
and vacuum in the fuel tank. The cap will start
unthreading after 3/4 of a turn.
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Servicing Your Windstar
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[SV06100(ALL)09/93]
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The fuel door
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[SV06200(ALL)01/93]
To replace and secure the fuel cap, place it in position and
rotate it clockwise until it clicks (ratchets). The ratcheting
mechanism allows the fuel cap to be sealed without
overtightening.
[SV06290(ALL)05/95]
If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an authorized Motorcraft
or equivalent part.
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[SV06300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the
fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work
improperly in a collision.
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[SV06600(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an aftermarket fuel
filler cap, the customer warranty may be void for any
damage to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.
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Servicing Your Windstar
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[SV19100(ALL)02/95]
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running or
hot. If you must remove the radiator cap, follow these steps to
avoid personal injury that can be caused by escaping steam or
engine coolant.
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[SV19300(ALL)02/95]1.
Turn the engine off and let it cool before removing the
radiator cap. You should exercise care when removing the
cap, even from a cooled engine.
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[SV19400(ALL)03/95]2.
When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap
and turn it slowly counterclockwise to the first stop.
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[SV19500(ALL)02/95]3.
Step back while the pressure is released.
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[SV19600(ALL)04/95]4.
When you are sure that all the pressure has been released,
use the cloth to press, turn, and remove cap.
[SV19700(ALL)02/95]5.
Stand away from the radiator opening while removing the
cap. Hot steam may blow out or hot engine coolant may
splash out.
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[SV19800(ALL)01/93]
Freezing Protection
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[SV19900(ALL)01/93]
The factory-installed solution of Ford Premium Cooling System
Fluid and water will protect your vehicle tos35ÊF (s37ÊC).
Check the freeze protection rating of the engine coolant at least
once a year, just before winter.
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Add engine coolant only to the engine coolant recovery
reservoir Ð not to the radiator. If the coolant level is low, add
to the engine coolant recovery reservoir a 50/50 mixture of
water and the type of engine coolant that Ford specifies. If the
coolant recovery reservoir is empty, you should also check the
radiator to see if it is low. Check the coolant level again the
next few times you drive your vehicle.
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[SV20100(ALL)02/95]
Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an optimized formula
that will protect all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford
engines for four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). It is not
necessary and not recommended to use supplemental coolant
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